Summer Camp is so much more than swimming, sunshine, and slushies! Summer Camp sessions give your child the opportunity to make new friends, develop skills, and gain confidence in a new environment – all while having fun and making lasting memories!

With so many amazing camp programs out there, choosing the right fit for your camper can be overwhelming! Here arefive tips to keep in mind when selecting a camp for your child.

Safety – Ask questions regarding the camp’s safety procedures. Make a list ahead of time of any specific concerns such as security measures, food allergy awareness, and staff to camper ratios.

Schedule – Camps with choice driven schedules and plenty of variety will appeal to most campers and help keep kids engaged through the summer!

Activities – Be on the lookout for programs that include unique or specialty activities of interest to your camper! Summer Camp is a great opportunity for kids to explore something new and to challenge themselves!

Camp Staff & Community – Camps with experienced leadership will create a positive, community-oriented environment encouraging cooperation and camp spirit, and will help support kids as they adjust to camp!

Make Kids Part of the Process – Ask your camper what kind of Summer Camp they would like to go to. Visit a camp expo together! Camp fairs are a great way to gather information on several options and a convenient opportunity to meet camp directors from different programs all in one place! Give your child the opportunity to choose a camp from two options you’ve selected.

What are your plans? Parties, baking, cleaning up after your kids, etc.? I get it. During the busy holiday season there is so much focus on preparing for celebrations that we tend to ignore planning for the days off from school that follow! I know I am guilty of that!

So, what’s the solution? Staying at home and relaxing after a hectic holiday sounds perfect. I wish we all could. However, there is still work…parents don’t always get to take a “winter break” (or February or spring) full of magical adventures here, there, and everywhere.

Luckily, my kids are excited by the idea of spending the day at camp. They love summer camp and having a bit of that camp in December is a treat! I feel like they are getting the physical activity and socialization they need during their break from the classroom and they love the idea of laser tag, rock climbing, swimming, sports, and their favorite camp counselors filling the long days of winter break.

Dedham Health has many options for your family’s health and well-being. Our services range from kids’ programs (such as camp), to fitness to physical therapy to other medical services and more! We believe there is something for everyone at our facility and we will work with you to understand your needs. You can check out the Winter Break camp dates, here, or visit our website at dedhamhealth.com. We hope to see you and your family around the club!

Kids’ Night is a great introductory opportunity for your child to explore a new activity or program here at DHAC! Parents enjoy some well-deserved time to yourselves while the children participate in three hours of active fun with friends and DHAC’s experienced instructors. We host rock climbing adventures, laser tag games, masterpiece painting, and so much more!

This Friday’s Kids’ Night theme is Mad Science! Miniature mad scientists will work through wacky experiments making their own bouncy balls, creating rainbow drops, and strength testing spaghetti! Reserve your spot in advance to join us this Friday, November 3rd from 5 – 8 pm for all the exciting experiments, swimming, and a pizza dinner too! (Ages 5 – 12 years).